Best of Yoshihiko Noda

Best of Yoshihiko Noda

JAPAN-NKOREA-MISSILE

TORU YAMANAKA

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd L) gives a speech as he addresses soldiers while in front of a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile launcher at the Defence Ministry in Tokyo on December 7, 2012. Japan on December 7 issued the order to shoot down a North Korean rocket if it threatens the nation's territory, the top government official said. Tokyo has readied surface-to-air missiles in and around Tokyo, as well as in Okinawa, and is putting its armed forces on standby ahead of Pyongyang's planned missile launch. AFP PHOTO / Toru YAMANAKA

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd L) gives a speech as he addresses soldiers while in front of a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile launcher at the Defence Ministry in Tokyo on December 7, 2012. Japan on December 7 issued the order to shoot down a North Korean rocket if it threatens the nation's territory, the top government official said. Tokyo has readied surface-to-air missiles in and around Tokyo, as well as in Okinawa, and is putting its armed forces on standby ahead of Pyongyang's planned missile launch. AFP PHOTO / Toru YAMANAKA

Japanese Vote In Lower House Election

The Asahi Shimbun

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of the Democratic Party of Japan celebrates her win in the Chiba No.4 constituency on December 14, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. Ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition Komeito are likely to secure two-thirds of the seats, will enable Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to push on policies such as re-interpretation of Constitution on collective self-defense, and future of the nuclear energy as well as 'Abenomics'.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of the Democratic Party of Japan celebrates her win in the Chiba No.4 constituency on December 14, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. Ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition Komeito are likely to secure two-thirds of the seats, will enable Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to push on policies such as re-interpretation of Constitution on collective self-defense, and future of the nuclear energy as well as 'Abenomics'.

Lower House Election Campaign In Japan

The Asahi Shimbun

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech on November 29, 2014 in Sakai, Osaka, Japan. The lower house election campaign is officially kicked off on December 2, Japanese vote in on December 14.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech on November 29, 2014 in Sakai, Osaka, Japan. The lower house election campaign is officially kicked off on December 2, Japanese vote in on December 14.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda Street Speech

The Asahi Shimbun

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech a day after the lower house was dissolved on November 22, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. The Lower House was dissolved for a snap election, with the postponement of the consumption tax hike and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Abenomics' economic policy at the center of debate. The official election campaigning will kick off December 2 and people will cast their ballots on December 14, with the chamber's 475 seats up for grabs.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech a day after the lower house was dissolved on November 22, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. The Lower House was dissolved for a snap election, with the postponement of the consumption tax hike and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Abenomics' economic policy at the center of debate. The official election campaigning will kick off December 2 and people will cast their ballots on December 14, with the chamber's 475 seats up for grabs.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda Street Speech

The Asahi Shimbun

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech a day after the lower house was dissolved on November 22, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. The Lower House was dissolved for a snap election, with the postponement of the consumption tax hike and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Abenomics' economic policy at the center of debate. The official election campaigning will kick off December 2 and people will cast their ballots on December 14, with the chamber's 475 seats up for grabs.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech a day after the lower house was dissolved on November 22, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. The Lower House was dissolved for a snap election, with the postponement of the consumption tax hike and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Abenomics' economic policy at the center of debate. The official election campaigning will kick off December 2 and people will cast their ballots on December 14, with the chamber's 475 seats up for grabs.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda Street Speech

The Asahi Shimbun

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech a day after the lower house was dissolved on November 22, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. The Lower House was dissolved for a snap election, with the postponement of the consumption tax hike and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Abenomics' economic policy at the center of debate. The official election campaigning will kick off December 2 and people will cast their ballots on December 14, with the chamber's 475 seats up for grabs.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech a day after the lower house was dissolved on November 22, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. The Lower House was dissolved for a snap election, with the postponement of the consumption tax hike and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Abenomics' economic policy at the center of debate. The official election campaigning will kick off December 2 and people will cast their ballots on December 14, with the chamber's 475 seats up for grabs.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda Street Speech

The Asahi Shimbun

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech a day after the lower house was dissolved on November 22, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. The Lower House was dissolved for a snap election, with the postponement of the consumption tax hike and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Abenomics' economic policy at the center of debate. The official election campaigning will kick off December 2 and people will cast their ballots on December 14, with the chamber's 475 seats up for grabs.

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Democratic Party of Japan makes a street speech a day after the lower house was dissolved on November 22, 2014 in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. The Lower House was dissolved for a snap election, with the postponement of the consumption tax hike and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 'Abenomics' economic policy at the center of debate. The official election campaigning will kick off December 2 and people will cast their ballots on December 14, with the chamber's 475 seats up for grabs.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda Interview

Bloomberg

Yoshihiko Noda, Japan's former prime minister and a lawmaker in the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, poses for a photograph after an interview in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, June 9, 2014. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe risks triggering market turmoil should he fail to raise Japans sales tax to 10 percent next year, his immediate predecessor warned. Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Yoshihiko Noda, Japan's former prime minister and a lawmaker in the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, poses for a photograph after an interview in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, June 9, 2014. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe risks triggering market turmoil should he fail to raise Japans sales tax to 10 percent next year, his immediate predecessor warned. Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda Interview

Bloomberg

Yoshihiko Noda, Japan's former prime minister and a lawmaker in the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, poses for a photograph after an interview in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, June 9, 2014. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe risks triggering market turmoil should he fail to raise Japans sales tax to 10 percent next year, his immediate predecessor warned. Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Yoshihiko Noda, Japan's former prime minister and a lawmaker in the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, poses for a photograph after an interview in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, June 9, 2014. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe risks triggering market turmoil should he fail to raise Japans sales tax to 10 percent next year, his immediate predecessor warned. Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Prime Minister Abe Names Cabinet Members

The Asahi Shimbun

Emperor Akihito (L) appoints Shinzo Abe as Japan's new prime Minister while predecessor Yoshihiko Noda observes at the Imperial Palace on December 26, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. Abe filled his Cabinet with economic policy veterans, who are also close colleagues, in hopes that resuscitating the Japanese economy will propel his party to victory in the Upper House election next summer.

Emperor Akihito (L) appoints Shinzo Abe as Japan's new prime Minister while predecessor Yoshihiko Noda observes at the Imperial Palace on December 26, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. Abe filled his Cabinet with economic policy veterans, who are also close colleagues, in hopes that resuscitating the Japanese economy will propel his party to victory in the Upper House election next summer.

Prime Minister Noda Calls Final Cabinet Meeting

The Asahi Shimbun

Outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (C) attends the final cabinet meeting at Noda's official residence on December 26, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. Liberal Democratic Party president Shinzo Abe becomes Japan's 96th prime minister, seventh in six years.

Outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (C) attends the final cabinet meeting at Noda's official residence on December 26, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. Liberal Democratic Party president Shinzo Abe becomes Japan's 96th prime minister, seventh in six years.

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda gives a speech as he addresses... News PhotoArmy Soldier,Giving,Japan,Japanese Prime Minister,Military,Missile,Politics,Prime Minister,Speech,Tokyo - Japan,Vertical,Yoshihiko NodaPhotographer TORU YAMANAKACollection: AFP 2012 AFPJapanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (2nd L) gives a speech as he addresses soldiers while in front of a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile launcher at the Defence Ministry in Tokyo on December 7, 2012. Japan on December 7 issued the order to shoot down a North Korean rocket if it threatens the nation's territory, the top government official said. Tokyo has readied surface-to-air missiles in and around Tokyo, as well as in Okinawa, and is putting its armed forces on standby ahead of Pyongyang's planned missile launch. AFP PHOTO / Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/Getty Images)